About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team for 30 hours per week
Our clinical system is EMIS Web. We use Docman, DXS and other clinical applications to support our clinical system.
We are a 5 GP Partner, 3 salaried GP training practice based in Dartford with excellent travel links to the A2/M2, M25 and A20/M20 with parking onsite.
Main duties of the job
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the practice.
The range of duties include but are not limited to:
Cervical cytology Childhood immunisations Dressings and wound care Travel vaccinations Chronic disease monitoringFamily planningApplicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
About us
We are a 5 GP partner and 3 salaried GP Training practice supported by a multi skilled team including clinical pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapist and additional PCN roles.
We are part of Dartford MODEL PCN working closely with our PCN practices.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
Interest in the long term management of chronic diseases
Cytology
Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler/ compression bandaging
Travel Health
Removal of Sutures
Venepuncture
Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs and other services as appropriate
Other tasks will include
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered first level nurse
Desirable
Relevant nursing/health degree, Mentor/teaching qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in Primary Care Management of long-term conditions,wound care,cytology and child immunisations. Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of audit
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Address Pilgrims Way
Dartford
DA1 1QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.drshimminsandpartners.nhs.uk/welcome,48325.htm (Opens in a new tab)